Fun local craft brewery. They offer craft beer (made in-house), have sodas, card games, board…read moregames & even a TV for video games. Lots of seating, clean restrooms and NICE staff. Come support a small LBK business !!!

I enjoyed my Saturday afternoon "Flying Tortillas" ale. Super friendly service. Relaxed vibe…read more Sounds like they will be expanding and offering a few more beers on rotation.

Located in the heart of Lubbock, Good Line is going to be the best beer you can get in West Texas…read moreand can go toe to toe with competitors in Austin or Dallas any day of the week. Good Line publicly opened its doors in mid-2022, and after I turned 21 that November, I immediately found myself becoming a regular. Through my final two years of college, I would always come to get some easy school work done, work on final projects, grab some beers with my friends, and come to their fun events like Oktoberfest, 4th of July, their anniversary parties, Cinco De Mayo with Jiminez, Lager Jam West, and more. From the owners Chris and Shawn to their staff like Eli and others, they are all very charming and great people to talk to. They all know their stuff when it comes to beer, so they can guide people who only know Miller Lite and Blue Moon as well as those with a more expansive palate, making sure each person gets the right beer for themselves. I always found myself trying new beers and styles done exceptionally well by Good Line that I may have never tried if not for their location existing. Some of my favorites they have served are Range Life, Parklife, which I miss since it has not made a return in some time, Floating in Space, These Pretzels, Wish I Was A Baller, All Night Candlelight, Specifics On The General, and Old Man Marley, to name a few. They also have a killer Cherry Seltzer and a pretty good wine based margarita. Their cheaper light beer, Friendo, is another great choice for people who are not looking for crazy craft beer but can still appreciate quality. There is plenty to do at Good Line, from watching major sporting events to joining the Monday night run club, participating in their book club, or just chopping it up with other Lubbock residents. It feels like a third space for a very specific kind of person. A person that loves a good beer but does not get plastered. A person that loves a good conversation on music with someone they have never met before. It is always a great time at Good Line, and I have met some really great people and regulars just from the times I have visited. I do not live in Lubbock anymore after graduating, but every time I visit, I always make a stop once or twice because it is always worth my time. God bless the Line. Come by sometime and experience the highest level of beer and comfort. RIYL: Good craft beer in the heart of Lubbock.

Wholly Guacamole!!! The Triple Fresh Hop Hazy IPA @ Good Line Beer is amazing. With 10% ABV,…read morethis big ol' hoppy-boozy IPA has got triples of the Mosaic, triples of the El Dorado, triples of the Idaho 7, triples of the HBC 630, triples of the Flash Frozen Cryo Fresh Citra, and triples of the Flash Frozen Cryo Fresh Citra hops. Chill atmosphere, fun merch, great marketing on their labels and beer names, food trucks several days a week and trivia once a week. This is my new Go-To place for IPA (in addition to Two Docs)

On a beautiful Friday night, there are a few great places in Lubbock to grab a drink. If you want…read moreto know what fun looks like, Mano Negra on a Friday night has you covered. I haven't returned to Mano Negra since it moved from its old location in Cactus Alley to the heart of Lubbock. Their old spot was very tight but had such an unadulterated charm that made the space feel special. The new location feels a lot more modern, but as its fanbase continues to grow, it needed more space to work with anyway. Inside, there's a huge wall of art and plenty of seating, and it feels like a place that doesn't belong in Lubbock. It feels so mid-city that it almost made me emotional. In the back lies their bar, where they serve their famed sangria, house-brewed beers, and other beverages. Their bartenders are super knowledgeable and will help you make the right choice. In the corner are a few arcade machines, including Street Fighter II, Mortal Kombat II, Defender, and Pac-Man. There are also plenty of board games to pick up as well. As for the drinks, the Sunset Sangria and their Sandia Sangria I had were both exceptional. Good sangria hits like nothing I've ever had before. Mano Negra's new spot has a great deal of outdoor seating and patio space. If the inside gets too loud or too crowded, and if there's live music like there was when I went, it can get LOUD. The outdoor space offers a quiet escape and a great conversation spot on a cool night in Lubbock. The overall vibe and energy of Mano Negra are lively. The Brazilian students playing music in the corner brought out a new level of energy to the night, and I had a blast going here. I warn that their drinks are a little strong and the energy can get a little hot, so you may find yourself three drinks deep, unable to resist getting your dance on a little bit. Have a little fun with it. RIYL: Feeling A L I V E on a Friday night

Love the new location. Mano Negra brewing is a chill place with old school Austin vibes. In their…read morenew location they have really stepped up their game with the beers and sangria offerings, not to mention they comedy shows and pop-up shopping events.

Hidden Gem Alert!!! The bar is nestled inside the Alamo Drafthouse, however you do not need a…read moreticket to enjoy the Glass Half Full Taproom. If you have been to an Alamo Drafthouse in other cities, you know that the decor in this bar is lackluster. However, they do have some cool vintage repro art work on the walls, offer a chill atmosphere and have plenty of seating. They offer food, a full bar and of course lots of draft beer options. I think they have about 35 beers on tap. For my most recent visit, I was there with a group of ladies from a social group (yes we even had a table reserved for us). Our server was Brandon and he did a fantastic job. The Manager (Michael) also stopped by a few times to ensure that our group had everything we needed. Y'all they even have a FANTASTIC HAPPY HOUR with food and drink specials!

In case you don't know, this Taproom is inside the Alamo Drafthouse. Like a lot of other folks, my…read morewife and I like to grab a beer here before we attend a movie at the Alamo. They have a wide selection of draft beers and are able to quench my wife's thirst for a cider on draft as well. The bartenders are always knowledgeable about their products and friendly. I would consider this to be one of the nicest places to grab a drink in Lubbock and have just convinced myself to start coming here even without the movie.

Great beer! Very friendly owners! Advice- call before you…read morego because they are only open on Friday from 4pm. The place is a little hard to find but worth it for a good beer!

Love this place. Friendly, nice atmosphere, great conversation to be had and great beer!read more

We tried the Brewery at LBK and while the beer and food were excellent the service was poor. All of…read moreour food came out at different times and the beer came out well after the food. I will say the quality of the food was great with the exception of the burger. Their beer selection was very good and there was something for everyone. A must try- goat cheese fritters and crab hush puppies!! The German style Kolsch was also very tasty. I would give this place another try.

We stoppes in here as we were in town for a football game and we always like to check out the local…read morebreweries wherever we are. LBK has a nice indoor and outdoor space and are located in downtown Lubbock. We ordered a beer flight which had 6 pours, more than most flights have, and was a reasonable price at $20. On the downside they had only 9 beers on tap, and two were IPAs which we don't like, so we basically just sampled everything. A little more variety would be nice. We enjoyed the oyster stout, the Oktoberfest and the kolsch. Pints were only $4 which again is quite reasonable. They have good food too and start serving after 5. We had the crab hush puppies, the burger, and the hot chicken sandwich. The amount of fries you get with those sandwiches is truly insane. One third to one fourth would have been ample. Service was very good but the food does come out pretty slow. Overall a nice experience and would recommend.

I feel like Bierhaus is a place worthy of two separate reviews, so I'm going to write it as such:…read more I. Bierhaus has the best burgers in Lubbock. I am not even going to front with you. Their buns have such a sweetness to them mixed with a sharp and well-cooked patty, American cheese (a must in a cheeseburger), and their haus sauce that is like a thousand island style sauce that all combines into a delight. It always has a hefty weight to it and a well balanced amount of tomatoes, lettuce, and onions. How do you explain the concept of a burger? It's really just something special. I like coming here for lunch. It's a bar at the end of the day, but their burgers are what make me want to come back. Many times in college, a friend would suggest Bierhaus, and I would tell them yes only if we got there before their kitchen closed because I needed a burger. They also give you a ton of fries. More fries than you'll ever need with a burger. That's awesome. Being in Texas, you see a lot of places offer a patty melt similar to the ones at Whataburger. A lot of places try to make a higher version dupe of a patty melt, and I think it always falls flat, but Bierhaus's does a pretty good job of being its own thing. Thank you for good food, Bierhaus. RIYL: Boorger II. Bierhaus is a great starter bar for a night out as a college kid in Lubbock. I don't think it's a place to end up if you're hitting multiple spots, but I find it endearing as a warm up spot or a one and done on a chill night. The two story indoor space can be loud, but there's a lot of booths for hanging around and chatting, with plenty of TVs. The outdoor patio has a different energy with swings, large tables, and a DJ. They always have a great selection of beers and good deals to go around. It was one of the few bars in Lubbock to offer cans of peebers (PBRs), which was always exciting for me. They also have their Capri Funs, which I always enjoy. Bierhaus is worth the party. RIYL: Brewskis

Waited an hour and a half for cold fish tacos. Don't come here unless you want to be disappointed.read more

We typically have a good experience with service and food at Triple J and typically enjoy it. Today…read morethe service ended up being good as was the food, but we were seated by the kitchen where we saw multiple servers pass us as well as what was found to be the manager and NO ONE ever stopped to say, "have you been waited on?" Or "I'm sorry, your server should be with you shortly" or nothing! Not ONE acknowledgement. I finally picked up my cell phone and called the main number and asked for the manager. When he came to the phone I advised him we had been there a while with no one offering to get us drinks. He finally stopped by the table and made some excuse for the server, which is fine, but why didn't he stop and say that prior to my calling. He passed us at least three times, glancing at our table and still...nothing. That's all I want. Acknowledge that we are there and will be served soon! Very frustrating. Our server, Preston, was nice and accommodating and I tipped him accordingly. The food, as always was good. Hoping this doesn't happen to us next time.

Visited here on a busy Saturday night. We had a reservation (thankfully!) and were seated within 6…read moremins of check-in. Our server Bristol was friendly and attentive. Food was tasty and left the whole gang full :) Live music was a plus, as many in our party didn't expect this from the steakhouse! Overall a great place to dine in Lubbock !

Went over with some friends for a couple drinks, all I ordered was a shot and was the smallest shot…read moreI've ever had at a bar. I decided I wasn't ordering anymore because of how little they were pouring, and was charged a whopping $9 along with an additional $1 charge. I assumed it was a credit card charge but another friend said they didn't receive that charge, and also informed me that they were only charged $8 for the same shot that I had. Although I was upset, I still tipped 20% ($2). I was not planning to leave a review, however I was confronted with a $15 charge from Crickets on my bank statement! Of course I did not get a copy of my receipt, so I'm unable to dispute the charge. This experience was atrocious considering there's half a mile line each time I go out on Broadway. Please do not go here. They will steal your money with a smile.

Absolutely ridiculous. An employee at Chimy's kicked me out for "standing in the wrong place" while…read morewe were literally sitting at a table. No professionalism, no explanation, just an attitude and a power trip. Instead of managing actual issues, this employee chose to harass paying customers. If this is how Chimy's trains their staff to treat people, don't waste your time or money. Worst customer service I've experienced in a long time. Can't enjoy one minute with the guy that has a mustache, tall and skinny. Even after he kicked us out he walked to the outside patio and blew a kiss towards myself and my group when we were already over it and leaving. He clearly did it to impose power and was so rude and aggressive the whole time we were there. multiple people were complaining, even other staff members.

I think this is one of the best restaurants in Lubbock, hands down. Dirk's is a chicken joint…read morelocated right outside of downtown Lubbock. On the side of the building is a mural stylized after Dirk West cartoons with Raider Red chasing chickens, which immediately helps you understand this food is about to be heavenly. I miss my college town favorites since moving to Austin, so it's always a beautiful moment to return these spaces especially with a friend that always generates great conversation. Inside the restaurant are two spaces: the bar and the tables. We arrived a little after 6 pm, and the dinner rush had beaten us there, plus a large birthday party, which gave us a 30-minute wait or immediate seating at the bar. Bar it is! We were immediately seated and served water. They have a full open bar, some select bottled beer options, and draft choices from their sister location, Brewery LBK. The decor of the restaurant is built around cartoonist and former Lubbock mayor Dirk West. The artwork, statues, and other pieces from Dirk's collection give the place a lot of great character. Their menu is slim, and Dirk's is better for it. I love a menu that limits your options because you know everything is going to be done to the highest level. Their options span from different styles of chicken tenders and bone-in chicken, including Korean Fried Chicken and Nashville Hot Chicken, while also serving traditional bone-in chicken and chicken tenders. I've had a few things from their menu, but this time I ordered their traditional chicken tenders with mashed potatoes topped with jalapeño bacon gravy and their fried okra. It felt like the order was placed in front of me before I had finished ordering; it was that efficient. Places that have small menus not only seem to focus on quality, but they can also churn out meals quicker because they're always firing variations of the same thing. Everything in front of me, from their specialty sauce to the large amount of fried okra and their perfectly breaded and fried chicken tenders, was immaculate. The best part of all of it is the price tag. With the rising costs of fast food, Dirk's is not too dissimilar and is ultimately affordable for the value and amount of food you get. I don't know what else to add here. If you like chicken, I cannot recommend this place enough. If you don't like chicken, you were never 8 years old before. RIYL: Chicken with the quality of sit-down restaurants but the efficiency of Raising Cane's.

I got chicken tenders plate (comes with two sides so I got the fried okra and mashed potatoes with…read morejalapeños gravy and comes with one sauce so I got the Dirk signature sauce) . I also tried the nashville hot chicken. Let's go pros: I really enjoyed the side options and the amount of food for the price. Chicken was juicy on the inside and not dry. The flavor on the Nashville hot chicken was enjoyable. Cons: The chicken itself doesn't feel marinated or anything so the flavor isn't in the chicken itself. The seasoning on the tenders was very minimal and just tasted like a lot of salt. Same with the okra... the fry on the okra was good but just tasted like salt. The mashed potatoes were fine but the "bacon" in the gravy was canadian bacon or something because it wasn't crispy like bacon. I wouldn't get the mash again.. Nashville definitely had better flavor, but was very very very oily. It's also has like virtually no spice. Dirks signature sauce is like canes sauce but tangier... (Canes is better I'm sorry). Service was good! They do charge 2.5% credit card fee so bring cash.